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Matthew Perry's family trusted his assistant to help keep him sober. He instead helped him overdose. Perry's assistant pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine resulting in death and became the case's most important witness in the indictments of his four co-defendants.

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ONE SPECIAL THING - The myth of the tortured artist comes to a head in 'Frank' The 2014 dark comedy is a takedown of the "tortured artist" trope, although its legacy is often reduced to "that movie with the kooky guy and the fake head."

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From 'Skidmarks On My Heart' to 'Steppin' Out,' we built the ultimate road trip playlist -- Here's a dozen critic's picks to kickstart your next trek to the beach, the Berkshires, or wherever the summer months take you.

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What's the best road trip song? A case for 'Roadrunner' by the Modern Lovers. -- The song appeared on the band's self-titled debut LP, which celebrates its 50th anniversary later this summer.

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Summer Arts Guide - 80 fun concerts, festivals, shows, and more to check out around Boston this summer - From outdoor music festivals to comedy shows, here are the top events to check out in Boston and beyond this summer.

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ODIE HENDERSON NOTEBOOK -- What happened to the summer blockbuster? -- Seeing movies during the summertime used to be a lot more fun, but today, toxic fan behavior and a low tolerance for risk are making movies more of a drag.

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THE RUNDOWN -- Peter Wolf receives honorary degree from MassArt, and more arts news -- Plus, a local "Survivor" contestant will be on "The White Lotus."

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CHRIS VOGNAR NOTEBOOK -- As Stephen Colbert departs, the late night talk show may soon follow -- Colbert brought a nonchalant gravitas to the role that seems unlikely to return.

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STORY BEHIND THE BOOK -- A history of LGBTQ music, with heart, humanity, and a propulsive beat -- Barry Walters, a veteran music writer (The Village Voice, Spin, Rolling Stone) tells me he worked on his book for nine years, but in a way he's been gathering material for it his entire life.

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Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond

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Barry Blaustein dies at 71; Eddie Murphy was his muse

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Karen Allen on her history with the Berkshire Film Fest and how she got cast in 'The Glass Menagerie'

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How do theater companies pick the plays they put on?

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In the satirical 'Eureka Day,' comedy is the best medicine for exploring human nature

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She freed herself from slavery by fleeing George Washington's house. Now some are defying efforts to bury her memory.

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Boston Calling has been a major economic driver for Harvard Square. How are businesses feeling about its 'gap year'?

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Netflix's 'The Boroughs': Forever young, but not terribly fresh

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Eight new movies and TV shows to watch this Memorial Day weekend

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Stephen Colbert bids farewell to 'The Late Show' with help from Paul McCartney and surprise guests. See highlights.

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ArtsEmerson announces new season of programming

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'One of the best commencement speeches ever.' Eric Church's viral UNC address hit all the right notes. Watch it here.

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Sorry to bother you! 'I Love Boosters' is lots of fun.

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Richard Hatch, first winner of 'Survivor,' says he was not invited to the Season 50 finale

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A Dickens character gets another look in '(re)Dressing Miss Havisham'

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Imogene Coca: A neglected pioneer who deserves to be celebrated

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A young woman sees spirits in an '80s East Village, shadowed by AIDS

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